Choosing a publisher? It’s not all about the impact factor

"When researchers consider publishing their work, for many the impact factor of a journal is often a primary consideration. However, this metric represents only one element of a much broader decision-making process. Here are seven things that are important when looking for a place to publish your research....

Open access publishing has revolutionised the way research is shared and consumed, making scientific knowledge freely available to all. Yet, some open access models remain prohibitively expensive for authors due to the article processing charge (APC). Many publishers offer discount and waiver policies, thereby balancing the need for wide dissemination with financial accessibility for authors. IOP Publishing covers the cost of the APC for researchers from countries defined as low income by the World Bank. Researchers from countries with lower-middle income economies can also choose to publish open access in any of IOP Publishing’s journals for a reduced flat fee...."